Question
A 9-year-old boy is feeling a sore throat along with coughing and a low-grade fever. What should be noted about diet when a child has tonsillitis and a fever?
Answer
Tonsillitis is one of the common diseases. It is recommended to seek timely treatment. While being treated, it is advisable to provide the child with vegetable and fruit-based diets, as they are light, rich in vitamins and trace elements, and can help combat the disease. It is recommended to choose fruits that are neutral in nature and rich in vitamins, such as tangerines and kiwis. For staple foods, it is suggested to opt for soft and easily digestible items like porridge and noodles, to avoid affecting swallowing or worsening the condition. Additionally, parents should try to avoid giving the child spicy and irritant foods, and help the child develop good living habits, including healthy eating, early to bed and early to rise, and moderate exercise.